Very nice truck Abe, congratulations on obtaining it. Hopefully it eases the pain of separation from your '54. If you ever need a garage to park it in and the urge to make a cross country trip, let me know. I wouldn't even charge for storage, just leave the keys in case I need to, um, move it!

 

That's a Beauty!

 

Really nice truck. I love all the lights. And, more Meadow Green.

 

Well, I think it's all been said...

That is a great find. I'm glad you got it home easily and it sounds as if you don't really have a lot to do on it, except adjust the clutch. As a matter of fact, I would be in no rush to do anything else to it except drive it some more.

 

On Sunday I took off the homemade red sideboards that are about 25" high. The boards must be old old boards sawed at a local saw mill. They are rough cut. One of them measures14"! I took off the "tailgate". It was attached by hinges and held in place by a heavy chain that ran through old hooped hardware.

Today I bought two 2 x 8-10' boards to make smaller side racks, just high enough to hold in my mower, blower and weed eater. I want to replace the headboard. I'd like to make it so that it is just below the rear window. Not sure what to make it out of though, perhaps some 5/4 x 6 treated deck boards?

The bed floor boards are in bad shape. I am notnsure if I will replace them soon and put bed strips between them or just screw a 1/4 inch plywood over them for now. I should have bought that script bed for $800 I told you guys about several months ago!

Sorry no pictures, maybe later. I owe you guys some pics of the engine bay and more of the interior.

I am happy with the truck. The Yblock really rumbles nicely. It reminds me of the sound my 54 made when my Grandfather had it. I think the reason is the 55's tailpipe ends just behind the cab. The tailpipe on my 54 now exits in front of the right rear wheel.

 

The 5/4 pt stuff works good for the headboard or sideboards, Abe. Let it dry first.

 

Thanks, Ray. Then I think I will paint with the oil base Meadow Green I have.

 

Hey Abe,
That's a very solid looking truck - a dually even!
It's so nice that your wife supports your truck
interest - she get's rep points as well!

Ben in Austin
1950 F1

 

My rear end has a 5.83 ratio. I was pleased how my truck drove. I kept it at 50 to 55. Your 5.14 should do just fine.

 

Great looking truck, Abe.

 

Abe,

Nice looking truck, glad you made it home with no issues. Time to enjoy it!

 

Thanks Dennis. Are you going to Ford Nats at Carlisle? I have a vendor spot and might drive my F350 there.

 

Things I have found out about the F350:
The cab doesn't leak! We have had a lot of rain lately, no leaks
In have electric wipers.
The heater and defroster works good. Driving around in the cold damp weather today I needed it!
The hood closes easily and does not pop up in the rear! Amazing!
The 4-ways do not work with key not on. They should of course.
Some bed boards are rotted.

 

Still 6 volts?

 

Yes. Someone put a yellow sticker on the firewall saying "6 volt positive ground".

Tomorrow I plan on taking pictures under the hood since I didn't post any of the engine yet.